Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Southeastern Asia
Types
Kigelia africana
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Red, Tan
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Slow downs aging
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds, Leaves
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
KIGELIA africana
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Sausage Tree
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
Sausage Tree
सागौन
In German
Sausage Tree
Teak
In French
saucisse Arbre
Teak
In Spanish
Árbol de salchicha
Teak
In Greek
λουκάνικο δέντρο
Teak
In Portuguese
Árvore de salsicha
Teak
In Polish
kiełbasa Drzewo
Teak
In Latin
farciminis ligno
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Sausage Tree and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Sausage Tree and Teak? We provide you with everything About Sausage Tree and Teak. Sausage Tree doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Sausage Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Sausage Tree has allergic reactions like Poisonous when unripe and Teak has allergic reactions like Poisonous when unripe. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sausage Tree and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sausage Tree and Teak
Season and care of Sausage Tree and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Sausage Tree and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sausage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Sausage Tree and Teak Physical Information
Sausage Tree and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sausage Tree and Teak are as follows:
Sausage Tree flower color: Dark Red and Tan
Sausage Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sausage Tree and Teak
Care of Sausage Tree and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sausage Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Sausage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.